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MP Ruth accused of green Bill block
GREEN lobbyists are claiming that Communities Secretary Ruth Kelly is blocking energy efficiency moves. Members of the Association for the Conservation of Energy say that the Bolton-west MP gave instructions to minister, Phil Woolas MP, to halt the Local
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Tragedy of cancer boy Daniel, aged 8
A YOUNG Bolton boy being treated for leukaemia died when he suffered a rare reaction to a drug, an inquest heard. Daniel Kirkman, aged eight, died in the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital last November when the drug he was given caused his brain to
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New post to oversee Cultural Quarter
A CO-ORDINATOR is to be appointed to oversee the development of Bolton's multi-million pound Cultural Quarter. Council bosses made the decision to create the new role, which carries a salary of £35,000, after coming under fire for spending too much money
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Taylor and Co set for the Reebok
THE cream of the darts world will be back in town this summer when the bigger and better Blue Square UK Open is contested at the Reebok over four days in June (7-10). This year's event will include the top 128 players in the UK Open Order of Merit, following
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Khan set for a bit of Bully
Amir Khan will face Doncaster lightweight Steffy Bull in his 12th professional fight next month. The 20-year-old will take on the Yorkshireman - 10 years his senior - at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on April 7, serving as support to Joe Calzaghe's
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Khan set for a bit of Bully
AMIR Khan will face Doncaster lightweight Steffy Bull in his 12th professional fight next month. The 20-year-old will take on the Yorkshireman - 10 years his senior - at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on April 7, serving as support to Joe Calzaghe's
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Bosses pull plug on TV euthanasia show
A TELEVISION show featuring a man talking about his grief at being unable to help his dying father end his life was withdrawn. Bosses at ITV1 withdrew Friday's planned edition of the Jeremy Kyle Show after a campaign group questioned whether it would
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Girlfriend attacked - with a kebab
A SECURITY guard assaulted his girlfriend with a doner kebab after she got a taxi home without him. Bolton magistrates heard how Gary Berrido, aged 22, of Bankfield Street, Bolton had been for a night out with his partner, Michelle Biggs, in January.
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Pupils get the taste of the fair trade world
CHILDREN from Horwich Parish School are doing their bit to help make the world a fairer place. To coincide with Fairtrade Fortnight, the pupils are raising awareness of how buying certain food products can help workers in poorer countries. Children
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First choice school plan works out
THOUSANDS of parents are celebrating today after finding out their child will go to the school of their choice. Bolton local education authority allocated a first place choice of high school to 94.2 per cent of children for this September. That number
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Nolan teams up with England - Miss England, that is!
BOLTON Wanderers captain Kevin Nolan and Miss England 2006, Eleanor Glynn, are teaming up to be on the judging panel for this year's Miss Bolton competition. The prestigious black tie final will be held at the De Vere Whites Hotel, Middlebrook, tonight
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600 Manchester jobs lost at Barclaycard
Barclaycard is to close its Manchester call centre and move some of the work to India with the loss of more than 600 jobs, it has been announced. The credit card firm said the centre will close in July and work moved to Mumbai and Delhi in India and
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Ian's a star with thousands of extras
A NEW sci-fi feature film featuring Lord of the Rings star, Sir Ian McKellen, and thousands of extras is to have its world premiere on March 15. The Lancashire-made independent film, Displaced, was shot at various locations across the North west and
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Hunt for convicted graveside robber
A CONVICTED robber who mugged a 72-year-old woman as she tended her granddaughter's grave is being hunted by police. Craig Lister, aged 25, was jailed for five years in 2003, but was released after three on the condition he kept in touch with parole
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International Women's Day
DON'T forget that it is International Women's Day on Thursday. Bolton's International Women's Festival has already kicked off in style, and there will be plenty of special events for women this week. The festival centres around International Women's
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Skin damage can occur whatever the weather
We all know skin care is important, but how many of us know just what is going on under the surface? Gayle McBain went along to find out what years of sunshine holidays had done to her skin. . . IT is enough to force you to head for the nearest tree
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Cellulite: The unavoidable curse of the upper thighs
Old or young, those unwanted, uninvited lumpy fat deposits hang on to the skin tighter than a Z-List celebrity cling-on. Tracey Scott, aged 23, tries out four, very different, anti-cellulite treatments to attempt to slow down this thigh destroying blubber
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All change at Keoghs
KEOGHS LLP is hosting a free seminar entitled All Change in 2007 - Employment Law Update, at its Horwich offices on Thursday, March 22. Employers have had to battle with a raft of new legislation over the past few years, some of which has proved costly
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New dates for Warriors
Wigan Warriors today announced new dates and times for two home games at the JJB Stadium. The Good Friday home engage Super League game against St Helens on April 6 now has a 5.05pm kick off and the home game with Leeds Rhinos which was arranged
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Shop jobs hang in the balance
STAFF at HMV and Waterstone's face an anxious wait over their future after it was revealed that the chain plans to announce the closure and sell-off of some of its high street stores. The struggling music and books chain, which has a Waterstone's store
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Having a ball for charity
HUNDREDS of guests enjoyed a night of fine food and cabaret at the Mayor's annual charity ball. Revellers sat down to a five course meal before being entertained to a glittering programme of entertainment. Performances included an Abba tribute act by
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Reds march on as Giggs Mark Two strikes
RHODRI Giggs notched FC United's 100th goal of the season as the rebel reds romped to a 6-2 victory over Colne. Giggs, brother of the slightly more famous Ryan, scored the landmark goal on 34 minutes. Rory Patterson opened the scoring for the hosts
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Body found under town centre bridge
The body of a man has been found under a bridge in Wigan town centre. Police were called to Central Park Way at 8.10am following a report that the body had been found under a bridge close to Tesco. Police who investigated at the scene are no longer
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Crimewatch appeal: Man arrested
A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of committing 12 distraction burglaries following an appeal on BBC's Crimewatch last night. The appeal for information concerned a man who police believe to be responsible for up to 60 distraction burglaries
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No: Rights disaster
Ian Upton, chairman of the Bolton Against Fluoride Group, put forward his arguments against adding fluoride to the borough's water supply. "ADMITTEDLY, the debate on the fluoridation of the North-west's water supply is a complex issue; it involves
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Yes: Powerful benefits
Chris Brookes is a leading NHS dentist and member of the Bolton Dental Society. He wants to see fluoride added to Bolton's water supply. "WE all know that prevention is better than cure. Because of the powerful benefits of fluoride, water fluoridation
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Fancy some verse with that vodka?
SHOULD you need to travel by taxi in York you might find that the driver has been trained to recite poetry as part of a "Culture Cabs" initiative promoted by the city's Tourism Partnership. There are 600 drivers and they are being encouraged to proclaim
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Probe into junior football racist abuse
A JUNIOR football league is investigating claims that players have suffered racist abuse in games for under-12s. And Bolton, Bury and District Junior Football League has warned players and managers it will not tolerate any kind of racism. It is looking
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A drive on the wild side
What happens when you leave the car window open at a wildlife park? Check out Matt Greenhalgh's visit to Knowsley Safari Park, recorded in words and pictures. Just one of the varied topics on the latest additions to The Bolton Blog. Latest topics include
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Cheaper travel for United, Wigan games
Wanderers have reduced the cost of coach travel to the next two away games, to Manchester United and Wigan. The official Travel Club is charging £8 for members and £10 for non-members for both games. Travel tickets are on sale now for the Manchester
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We'll be in Europe next season - Pedersen
HENRIK Pedersen has reassured Wanderers fans they will be watching UEFA Cup football next season. The versatile Dane is convinced Wanderers will finish in the top six, despite defeat in the last two games. A cloud of negativity has descended on the Reebok
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It’s going to be Big
BALLET dancers weighing more than 15 stone are pretty thin on the ground - but 16 of them will be in Bolton tonight. The Big Ballet, in which each dancer weighs 220lbs, will appear at the Albert Halls in a show mixing classical and contemporary dance
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New warning after bogus water man robs OAP
A bogus water board official stole money from the home of an 83-year-old woman. The man knocked on the front door of the house on Edward Street at 9am last Wednesday and told the victim that he needed to check the water. The offender went into the
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ASBO for terror gang leader, aged 17
A TEENAGE thug who brought fear to the streets of Bromley Cross has been given an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO). For two years, Liam Sadler, aged 17, of Turton Heights, led a 30-strong gang which was called the Bromley Cross Mafia. He organised
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VIDEO: News; Weather and Sport Bulletin
The Bolton News TV Bulletin for March 6 is online now.
